Caution.
Those of us with a background in lake and river paddling, even those comfortable in big water, might reflect on whether we possess the knowledge, equipment and skills necessary to deal with the very different hazards associated with coastal paddling. A course or a guided trip might be a good idea before attempting any of the coastal Routes described in the links given below.
From what I've read, every responsible paddler carries a VHF radio and is well versed in its operation. Sea Conditions Rating System.
Author: Eric Soares.http://site.netopia.com/tsunami/seacond ... ingsystem/Sea and Sea Kayak Paddler Ratings.http://www.amc-ny.org/recreational-acti ... ings2.htmlOcean Canoeing; some basics.
Author: SGrant.
Ed comment: Thoughtful, thorough article, followed by discussion; highly recommended. http://www.myccr.com/SectionForums/view ... 10&t=24193